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County FA Female Coach Development Group Workshops this International Women’s Day 2025
In March 2025, County FAs will host female coach development workshops nationwide to celebrate IWD 2025. These sessions provide a supportive space to network, share coaching ideas, and gain guidance.
14 Feb 2025
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England Football Learning Partners with LMA for In-Person Coaching Development Events
England Football Learning has again partnered with the League Managers Association (LMA) to offer a new series of CPD-accredited coach education events for coaches in the Men’s National League System.
13 Feb 2025
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The FA delivers the first of its kind world-leading medical training within para football
The FA launches pioneering ParaATMMiF-R course, the first trauma-focused medical training tailored for Para football.
12 Dec 2024
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The FA announces new Women’s Professional Game cohort for Coaching Excellence Initiative
We've launched the Coaching Excellence Initiative, a programme for elite women’s coaches to build leadership skills and develop players.
5 Dec 2024
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The FA Launches Female Coaching Club Placement Programme to Boost Diversity in Women’s Football
We've launched program to empower female coaches from underrepresented groups with hands-on experience in women’s football.
31 Oct 2024
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UEFA Pro Licence Coaches Celebrate Graduation at National Football Museum
Last week, we marked the graduation of the next generation of UEFA Pro Licence coaches with a graduation evening at the National Football Museum.
10 Jun 2024
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The FA, UEFA and PFA host 17 current and former women’s game professionals for latest UEFA A Licence course
The Football Association, in collaboration with UEFA and The PFA, today announces the first-ever all-female cohort for the UEFA A Licence course.
24 May 2024
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International Player to Coach Programme expands with Lioness Legacies
Kelly Smith, Natasha Dowie, Izzy Christiansen, and Nikita Parris embark on a journey from celebrated international careers to pioneering female coaches, in the FA's first female-led International Player to Coach Programme.
28 Feb 2024
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England Football Learning launches Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers Module
The module aims to help existing grassroots clubs become more confident and inclusive towards coaching disabled footballers.
26 Jan 2024
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Highlights from the 2023 Grassroots Female Coaching Conference
More than 200 coaches gathered at St. George’s Park to celebrate the female role models who are driving participation in the grassroots game.
5min read22 Sep 2023
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Pete Sturgess: helping kids ‘Play Their Way’
Pete Sturgess, who made a huge impact during his time with The FA, encourages coaches to use the power of play in their coaching.
5min read1 Oct 2024
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Chase to support aspiring coaches from low-income backgrounds
Chase has launched a new Home Nations football coaching programme
28 May 2024
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England Elite Coach Programme gets underway at St. George’s Park
Seven female coaches from across the game are involved in the 2023-24 England Elite Coach Programme.
5min read24 Nov 2023
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Celebrating the UEFA Pro Licence and Technical Directors Course Classes of 2023
The ceremonies, held at the National Football Museum and Wembley Stadium, marked the end of the formal learning journey for both courses.
5min read20 Jun 2023
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A successful trip to Munich for the Mentee Development Programme
The mentees visited the Bayern Munich Academy to observe training sessions and matches as well as attending workshops.
21 Apr 2023
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Saskia Granville - The confidence to coach
"I was apprehensive to begin with and found the course quite challenging at the time. But I’m so happy I did it."
5min read17 Mar 2023
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Madhia Ishaq - From player to playmaker
“EE Playmaker was a foot in the door towards a career in coaching."
5min read17 Mar 2023
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Mentee Development Programme class of 2022 celebrate their achievements
The graduation evening, hosted at St. George's Park, officially marked the conclusion of this year's programme.
5min read1 Sep 2022
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Julie Chipchase Coaching Conference takes place at West Riding FA
The conference served as a celebration of Chippy's life and coaching legacy.
5min read4 Jul 2022
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Changes to our Safeguarding Children Recertification period
We can confirm changes that come into effect from July 2022.
5min read1 Jul 2022
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Saskia Barnett - Leading by example
“Without the EE Playmaker course, I wouldn’t be a coach.”
5min read7 Mar 2022
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International Player to Coach Programme continues at St. George's Park
This programme provides former international players with bespoke support to aid their transition into coaching.
5min read7 Feb 2022
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Catherine Perry-Jones - Stepping over the sidelines
“I was the one standing on that sideline, and I’ve taken the jump. I really enjoy it.”
5min read6 Sep 2021
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Rashid Abba - My story
“We’ve got diversity, but we need to make sure everyone is included and feels like they belong."
5min read2 Aug 2021
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The wise one - remembering Julie Chipchase
Bex Garlick provides a tribute to a pioneer of the game - Julie Chipchase.
5min read7 Jun 2021
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Michael Pearce - Inspiring the next generation
“EE Playmaker has made me more confident. It’s made me a completely different person.”
5min read7 Jun 2021
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Jon Gittens memorial unveiled at St. George's Park
Jon has been described as a “role model and pioneer” for his role in English coach education.
5min read9 Sep 2019
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